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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.92, 14,205.44 and 2,896.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.92, 14,205.44 and 2,896.56 is: 4,345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.92 : 14,205.44 = 2,896.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.92/14,205.44 = 2,896.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.92x = 14,205.44 × 2,896.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.92x = 41,146,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,146,909.29/9,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.01

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